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form_global_manu

Database > Manufacturers

Commandline: man

Explanation

This tool provides access to the Manufacturers table of the Global Equipment database. The grid is hierarchical. The [+] buttons may be expanded to show related equipment.

Deletes here cascade, deleting any equipment that is associated with the Manufacturer.

Prerequisites

1.	There is at least one Manufacturer added to the Global Equipment database.

Related Topics

Grid Basics

Form Options

Item

Description

New

Show the New Manufacturers dialog

Attach Document ...

Any document may be attached to any record. This is a handy place to store manufacturer data sheets, images and such.

Remove Duplicates

This function scans the table for duplicate Manufacturer Names. If found the following occurs:

•	All equipment is rolled up under the top instance of the manufacturer.

•	All other instances are deleted.

•	The collection is saved.

NOTE: a safety valve exists where if the Manufacturer is flagged to DisplayInCableTypes the function is ignored.